tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post3732332005630483673..comments2023-10-16T06:10:24.969-04:00Comments on Julie Unplugged: What to do, what to doAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00088119765077193302noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-35275329310210437842007-05-17T21:15:00.000-04:002007-05-17T21:15:00.000-04:00Julie,Check out this blog entry. I think it will i...Julie,<BR/><BR/>Check out this blog entry. I think it will interest you. Also, at the top of the page, look to the left. Will Samson (the blogger) has written a book due out in August titled <I>Justice in the Burbs: Being the Hands of Jesus Whereever You Live.</I><BR/><BR/>http://willzhead.typepad.com/willzhead/2007/05/its_the_end_of_.html<BR/><BR/>Just FYI!carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483414028348315498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-14553841855964310192007-05-16T11:56:00.000-04:002007-05-16T11:56:00.000-04:00The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) "work" Br...The Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) "work" Brian mentioned is excellent work. I've been aware of/involved with it in vary degress over the past 5 years. Luckily chapters exist in many areas of the country - usually organized by county.<BR/><BR/>The other "burden" I keep feeling personally is for the hispanic immigrants in our area. I've worked a bit with that community in the past, but don't currently. The legal/social issues are complex, but the core issues of survival and family health are immense. I have some contacts in that arena if you are interested.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11530201411426535300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-31717035444282937122007-05-16T07:38:00.000-04:002007-05-16T07:38:00.000-04:00I like what Ampersand said. I think we often over...I like what Ampersand said. I think we often overlook the small opportunities that present themselves to us each day. Or we simply don't give ourselves enough "credit" for those random acts of kindness that can make a huge impact that we'll never really know about. <BR/><BR/>Mother Teresa's quote was above the door of the church Julie and I both used to attend. That's one of the things that church does get right.<BR/><BR/>Julie, we hope to attend Thursday night. We don't have any conflicts right now. So, we probably will. After that, I can tell you more about IHN and Nexus' involvement in it. <BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-31882815497178100112007-05-15T18:12:00.000-04:002007-05-15T18:12:00.000-04:00I'm of the Mother Theresa school of thought on thi...I'm of the Mother Theresa school of thought on this one.<BR/><BR/><I> We can do no great things, only small things with great love.</I><BR/><BR/>Hopefully, I'm quoting her correctly.<BR/><BR/>What I try to do, is stay present, on a daily basis to the needs all around me. Someone needs a ride or someone needs money or someone needs a smile or a hug or just a listening ear. It is harder to see these needs in the nameless strangers we pass every day, but they are there.<BR/><BR/>I'm not saying that this should take the place of grander projects or ideas, just that this is my starting point for now.Ampersandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14469014547016164445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-52673712294609153062007-05-15T13:49:00.000-04:002007-05-15T13:49:00.000-04:00I'm thinking, Julie. Right now I don't have any ve...I'm thinking, Julie. Right now I don't have any very original ideas, but I'm willing to keep at it. It is definitely a situation many of us are facing in mid-life. How do we actually <I>do</I> something with this life experience?<BR/><BR/>Under certain circumstances people do step up to the plate and just do it. Like the example you posted a while back aboutt he lady who started a foundation because of a child's illness. (Do I have that right?) Anyway, she saw a need and stepped in to fill the void. Perhaps what we need is to see a void clearly enough that we can imagione how to go about filling it and then start taking the steps.carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00483414028348315498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-69064558247752608792007-05-15T13:24:00.000-04:002007-05-15T13:24:00.000-04:00Thanks Steve and r. Michael. I am glad you both ha...Thanks Steve and r. Michael. I am glad you both have good stuff to do! Brian, your offer sounds promising. I got the email (Have conflicts on Thursday night) but want to talk further about this with the two of you. Will be in touch.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00088119765077193302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-72158475189692892392007-05-14T18:23:00.000-04:002007-05-14T18:23:00.000-04:00Julie,Interesting that you should post this today....Julie,<BR/><BR/>Interesting that you should post this today.<BR/><BR/>I'm going to send you some information on something we are doing at Nexus. <BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>BrianBrianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035489123868573312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-72276889586571484492007-05-14T17:38:00.000-04:002007-05-14T17:38:00.000-04:00Count me in! I, like Michael above, am involved i...Count me in! I, like Michael above, am involved in several urban "hands on" missions programs. In the interest of avoiding self congratulation, I won't mention them here. Email me if you want to know more. There is lots to do, making our "Sunday faith" missional in the world.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02784232889655793234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9684236.post-27079091407793147202007-05-14T16:38:00.000-04:002007-05-14T16:38:00.000-04:00Hi Julie,...not trying to toot my own horn here bu...Hi Julie,<BR/><BR/>...not trying to toot my own horn here but after most of my christian experience serving in various church roles I decided to help out in a local soup kitchen. I have found it immensely rewarding after dealing with pettiness found in many traditional churches. It is dirty work; and the "guests" are not always kind nor gracious...but I have a greater sense of what the gospel is about...more than I ever have in the church.<BR/><BR/>yes I am still working a full-time job and yes I drag my kids along to help sometimes but they are getting a sense of what is important and what is not...that is surely worth a thousand pew sitting sermons.<BR/><BR/>I hope you find what you are looking for.<BR/><BR/>R. MichaelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com